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Most personal injury claims in Colorado are based on negligence. However, there is a difference between ordinary negligence and gross negligence. These two legal concepts are often confused, but they represent different levels of wrongdoing and can impact the potential damages awarded in a case. Overview of Ordinary Negligence Ordinary negligence is the basis…
Colorado recently enacted significant reforms to its non-economic damage limits in personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. In 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1472 and raised long-standing damage caps. These new limits took effect on January 1, 2025. Higher Caps for Personal Injury Claims Colorado law places statutory limits on…
When an injured party files a personal injury claim, insurance companies will investigate to evaluate whether it is liable for the incident. Part of the investigation process may include surveillance of the injured victim The sections below identify some of the most common surveillance tactics used by insurance companies. Video and Photographic Surveillance Insurers…
Suffering an injury in an accident is always stressful, but it can feel even more complicated if you already have a pre-existing medical condition. Fortunately, Colorado law protects your right to seek damages when someone else’s negligence worsens your condition. An experienced Centennial personal injury lawyer at Legal Help in Colorado can help you…
Car accidents and other personal injury incidents can leave victims facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. In most Colorado personal injury cases, accident victims can recover compensation for these losses in the form of economic damages (financial losses) and non-economic damages (personal losses). In certain extreme cases, courts can go…
When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, including lost wages. These are the earnings you missed out on because your injuries prevented you from working. Compensation for lost wages is a critical part of many personal injury claims, but calculating these damages requires specific…